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Encyclopedia > Toaripi Lauti

The Rt. Hon. Sir Toaripi Lauti, GCMG, was born in 1928. He was the chief minister of Tuvalu from October 2, 1975 to October 1, 1978. When Tuvalu became independent, he was appointed as its first Prime Minister until his replacement on September 8, 1981, as a result of his alleged involvement in an investment scandal. More recently, he was the Governor-General of Tuvalu, representing the British monarch as head of state, from October 1, 1990 through December 1, 1993. On the Orders insignia, St Michael is often depicted subduing Satan. ... 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... October 2 is the 275th day (276th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 90 days remaining. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... October 1 is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... September 8 is the 251st day of the year (252nd in leap years). ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Flag of the Governor-General of Tuvalu The Governor-General of Tuvalu is the representative of Queen Elizabeth II on the island nation, serving as its head of state, and performing the same duties as the Queen in the United Kingdom. ... October 1 is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... December 1 is the 335th (in leap years the 336th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ...

Preceded by:
none
Prime Minister of Tuvalu
1978–1981
Succeeded by:
Tomasi Puapua
Preceded by:
Sir Tupua Leupena
Governor-General of Tuvalu
1990–1993
Succeeded by:
Tomu Sione
Flag of Tuvalu Prime Ministers of Tuvalu
Toaripi Lauti | Tomasi Puapua | Bikenibeu Paeniu | Kamuta Latasi | Bikenibeu Paeniu | Ionatana Ionatana | Lagitupu Tuilimu (act..) | Faimalaga Luka | Koloa Talake | Saufatu Sopoanga | Maatia Toafa


 

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